I am from Maine but NYC has been home for over 10 years. I adore Alphabet City and enjoy authentic, culturally rich NYC experiences. I have two Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Toulouse and Murphy, a horse, 2 cats and an affection for the ocean, sailing and the beach. I love to travel, meet people, and write. I enjoy great beer, long walks/hikes and sidewalk dining. As an academic nerd with an MA in Liberal Arts, I'm always reading, usually poetry. If you're lucky, maybe you'll get to meet the dogs.

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Reviews From Guests

Easy to communicate with Laura. Although did not get to meet her.
Check in & out was simple.
Apartment is exactly as the pictures.
15 minute walk to the subway. Very easy to get a taxi.
FYI no microwave.

The apartment is perfectly located, cosy, clean and nice. Everything was as described. Check-in and out were very convenient and Laura was very responsive (as it was kind of a last minute booking ;-)). Also, the sleeping couch is very comfortable! We had a great time at her place. I would recommend it to everyone (except those who are allergic to dogs).

We had a great time at Laura's apartment. When we arrived we had to pick up the keys from the local tavern which was very easy. Upon entering the apartment we found it to be very clean and exactly like the photos. We had some warm weather while we were there so the air conditioner was great. I found the area to be good with a number of food options and laundromats (which we needed). It was only a short walk to the river as well. There is a lot to see and do in New York and being able to come back and relax in your own apartment at the end of the day was awesome. For our budget and needs we found this apartment perfect and I would definitely recommend it!

Laura has a lovely studio in the East Village. None of the big NY sites are on your doorstep but that also means it's not a tourist hub and there is a nice neighbourhood vibe in the area. The communal entrance and stairwell don't give a very good first impression but Laura's flat was spotless and looked exactly as it does in the pictures. My visit was a working trip and so was impacted quite a bit by the fact that the internet in the studio was down. Laura was responsive when I contacted her about this issue, but ultimately the problem didn't get fixed during my stay which cost me time and money.

Laura was an excellent host. Though we never saw her, she was always responsive and helpful.
Her place is a studio that is probably 10x30 with a nice kitchen and fridge. My Manhattan friend tells me her place is quite a nice size for NYC. For being downtown, be warned that this place is about a good 15 minute walk from the subway (1st Ave L Train or Astor Place 4,5,6). There are a lot of cool little bars nearby and the neighborhood, while being somewhat low income, is safe.
Be sure to take a quick walk and check out the East River.
Laura and her place are awesome. Price is right. I highly recommend!

Very nice flat, good location (15 min to the underground), and nice neighbour as well.
Very close to Union Square and Lower East side, which are a plus =)
Laura seems to be a nice girl. I have not met her, but she was always online for any inquirement.
The only 2 bad things was the stairs and the internet that was running very slow. Sandy's problem, she said.
Apart from that, everything was cool. I recommend her place for sure =)

Laura was an awesome host, communicated well and made my boyfriend and I comfortable right off the bat. The apartment was in a good location only about a 10 minute walk to the subway and the apartment itself had lots of character yet was very quaint. I would book with Laura again she is such a sweetheart! And the bed was super comfortable :) that's always a plus when traveling!

Laura was a great host. The whole process was made very easy and she was so helpful during our stay giving lots of advice about things to do. Great studio flat-. Everything you need for a trip to New York whether a long or short stay. We stayed for 7 nights so by the end it felt like our home. We walked everywhere so it did sometimes feel a bit far out at the end of the night but its only about a $12 taxi from Times Square/Central Park.
Thoroughly enjoyed staying there-would recommend.